Cell Organelles and Their Functions

Front

Nucleus

Back

Location of the cell's genetic material or DNA, control center of the cell.

Front

Nuclear Membrane

Back

Membrane that surrounds the nucleus. Controls what enters and leaves the nucleus.

Front

Nucleolus

Back

Area inside of the nucleus where ribosomes are made (dark spot).

Front

Chromatin

Back

Uncoiled DNA within the nucleus.

Front

Chromosomes

Back

Condensed DNA within the nucleus.

Front

Ribosomes

Back

Cell organelle that makes proteins, found on rough ER or in the cytoplasm.

Front

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Back

Cellular highway. There are two versions, rough and smooth.

Front

Golgi Apparatus

Back

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.

Front

Vacuole/Vesicle

Back

Stores materials such as water, salts, and proteins.

Front

Lysosomes

Back

Recycling center, breaks down molecules for reuse in cell.